A Journey of Discovery

A Journey of Discovery Peter and Toby (part 2), the journey continues.

Written by Kiltie69 copyright 2011

Disclaimer - This is a work of fiction. Any similarities to individuals, living or dead, is pure coincidence. If you are offended by man on man romance or sex do not continue in reading this story. Do not read this story if you are underage according to the laws of your country or state. This tale includes sex between to consenting legal adults.

Peter woke early, the Sun was up and streaming through the curtains of his room. He slowly became aware of a gentle purring noise. He smiled, realising it was Toby he rolled over to face the origin of the noise. Toby lay on his back his right arm up over his head and his left across his chest.

Peter thought "If I was to die now I've seen perfection"

Toby had the look of innocence on his face and he was smiling, his eyelids flickering gently.

"He must be dreaming" Peter smiled to himself.

He lay watching the rise and fall of Toby's chest. He was tempted to pull the duvet down a bit to expose Toby's stomach and crotch. It had been dark last night when they had that wonderful sex. He wanted to drink in this man's body. He resisted.

"There will be plenty time once he's awake" he told himself.

Peter lay for what seemed an eternity watching the man he now knew he loved. The man he wanted to be with for the rest of his days. He glanced at the clock and noticed it was only 7 am. With all the talk and then the sex they had finally snuggled down at the back of 2am.

Peter felt energized but was afraid to move for fear of waking Toby. He lay his head down on his pillow again and reached out to place his hand on Toby's chest. It was dry and hot there was a firmness Peter loved, not the firmness of a gym toned body but of a man. He felt Toby's steady heartbeat, strong and firm, he felt the chest rise and fall with each breath taken.

Toby stirred a little and rolled onto his side facing Peter. As he did the covers slipped down a little revealing his stomach and the waistband of his underwear. Peter's hand had slipped down to the bed between them and was now partially under Toby. He knew if he pulled it out Toby would likely wake so he lay there. He could feel the heat of Toby's body more intensely now. He was looking at Toby's stomach when Toby stirred, again the covers pushed down this time to his knees revealing the whole of his body and groin.

Peter drank in the view. Toby's body was not particularly toned but it was firm, it was also hairy, something Peter loved in a man. The hair ran from his chest down to his waist. Peter carefully pulled his trapped hand from under Toby he wanted to touch Toby as he slept stroke the hair of his body. Toby smiled and Peter noticed he had got hard.

"It's bigger than mine" thought Peter, who had a health 7 inches uncut.

Peter reached out stroked Toby's stomach now it was fully exposed Toby purred then he said

"Don't stop I love it when you touch me". His eyes never opened during this exchange.

Peter wondered is he dreaming still or just enjoying the feel. He moved closer so his body rested again Toby's side, his hard cock poking into Toby's side, he continued stoking his hand through the hair of his body gentle working down to Toby's, now, rigid member.

Peter brushed his hand against the fabric covered cock, noticing a damp patch in the fabric where the head rested against it. Toby whimpered, his eyelids trembled.

"You awake" Peter said softly into Toby's ear.

Toby smiled and replied "Sort of, I was dreaming that an angel was stroking me with his wing. Then I realised it was you which is way better than an angel."

Peter smiled and lent in to kiss Toby's closed eyes. At the same time he slipped has right hand into Toby's underwear and grasped his cock.

"My turn he whispered". Toby's eyes opened and focused on the face beside him.

"I want to be woken like this again and again." was all Toby said.

Peter smiled up at Toby as he slid down the bed. Finally his head lay on Toby's hip, Toby's cock inches from his face. He continued to stroke the cock through the fabric of Toby's underwear then he slid his hand inside again grasping Toby's cock and pulling it free of the restricted fabric. It was huge a health 9 inches, Toby's balls were a good size as well. Peter smiled and kissed the head.

Toby squirmed and whimpered. Peter was beginning to love that sound. He continued to kiss the head then slowly worked his way down the shaft heading for the base. He paused at the base taking in the scent of Toby's crotch, it smelt fantastic, manly. He licked at Toby's balls then back up the shaft.

Toby was clinging to the bed by this time. Such a simple thing was driving him wild, he felt like he could cum at any second.

Peter had reached the head again and licked at Toby's slit, tasting for the first time the nectar that was flowing from it. He loved the taste of Toby. He opened his mouth and slowly, very deliberately took Toby's head inside. Toby was uncut like Peter but was so excited the skin had pulled all the way back which gave the impression that he was cut.

Peter sucked on the head letting his tongue explore. Toby started to writhe slightly, Peter placed his left hand on Toby's stomach to try and steady him. He could feel that Toby's breathing had speeded up. He kept lapping at Toby's cock head the whole time he had him in his mouth. Slowly he swallowed more of his cock till he had all bar about two inches in his mouth and throat. The whole time his tongue was working it's magic.

Toby was so close now he was starting to thrust into Peter?s mouth. He wanted to cum but every time he got a rhythm going Peter's hand would hold him down. It was clear the Peter wanted to bring him to orgasm on his own. Toby couldn't stand the feelings coming from his cock. His breathing was quick and gasping he was whimpering.

Peter took all this in. He just kept sucking. He was also now working his hard cock. Wan king it with his right hand.

He was so close, "could he get them to cum together again" was his thought.

He could feel Toby's cock swell in his mouth with an impending orgasm so he sped up his right hand a little and kept Toby's head in his mouth being worked by his tongue.

He was close now and knew it would only take a few more bobs to get Toby to shoot. On his next upstroke he stopped Toby's head still in his mouth. He looked up along Toby's body to see Toby's right arm covering his eyes. Peter sank back down the shaft and felt Toby tense.

"This was it" he thought. He started to feel his own orgasm build past the point of no return. He started to shoot and with Toby's cock still in his mouth was whimpering.

This was all it took to finish Toby. With a cry of "Oh god" he came. His juice firing into Peter's face as he had pulled back just at that point.

Peter was amazed at the quantity of cum Toby produced. His face was covered in it. His own cum had soaked Toby's leg and foot.

He smiled up at Toby before rolling over to find a cloth to clean his face. He then wipe Toby down. They looked at each other and smiled.

"That was awesome, you were awesome." Toby said.

Toby pulled Peter up so he could kiss him. Even though had cleaned his face Toby could smell his release on him. After kissing long and hard both men lay side by side looking at each other.

"Peter.. I never thought I'd say this to anyone but I think I truly love you. You make me very happy. When I'm with you I can't stop smiling. When we are apart all i do is think of you, holding you."

Peter started to tear up a little at all this. He felt he had finally found the man he wanted to spend his life with.

"I love you Tobias Konovenko". Peter said starting to weep.

Toby looked at the man beside him worried what was happening, why was Peter crying.

"You ok Peter, what?s wrong."

Peter just smiled through his tears and said "I have never felt better"

They moved closer to one other and embraced. Both men thought that there ribs might break with the ferocity of the hug. They relax their grips and just lay side by side for a bit.

Peter sat up and first looked at Toby lying on the bed beside him then at the clock. It was on 0815. He smiled and said.

"I'm never up this early on a Saturday, see what you do to me."

Toby laughed and rolled back a little to show his almost hard cock.

"This is what you do to me Peter and have done since I first saw you."

Peter smiled firming up himself.

"Should we go for round 2" he said with a smile. I'd like to try what we did last night.

Toby just smiled and rolled on his back pulling Peter towards him. They kissed long and hard. Their hands exploring each other?s bodies with an urgency that neither could believe after the release both had just experience.

Peter then got up and sat across Toby's thighs facing him. He slowly started to stroke Toby's pole then shuffled forward so his now erect member touched Toby's.

He smiled at Toby and asked "You ready for more?"

Toby just looked up with dreamy eyes and smiled. He reached down with hands and grasp Peter's thighs and said "Yes, with you I'll always be ready"

This was all the encouragement Peter needed he grasp both cocks together feeling the firmness of each on the other. He started to stroke slowly every so often stopping to rub their combined precum over the shafts. He steadily picked up speed all the time watching Toby's face.

Toby loved how he was feeling. The weight of Peter on his legs was heavy but not uncomfortable. It was a feeling he loved. He could feel the heat of Peter's arse on him. The pulsing of his cock against his. Toby was in heaven, he would have been writhing on the bed but Peter's weight held him firm.

Peter worked their rigid members together. He smiled as he watched Toby's expression as he was doing this.

Toby had his head back eyes shut tightly savouring ever feeling. His whole body was alive, "what was happening to me" the thought running through his head. He was on the edge. He felt Peter's legs tighten against him and knew he was close as well.

Peter kept the steady pace going but knew it was about to end. He sped up and as his hand flashed back and forth, he came. "aaggghhhh".

Seconds later Toby also came. He felt as if his whole being was being force from him.

Peter started to breathe again and collapsed onto Toby.

Toby just wrapped him in his arm and said "That was the best." Then he kissed Peter gently on his forehead, his eyes and then his mouth.

Peter responded kissed back. They lay together for a while then Peter said

"You want some breakfast, I think it's time to refuel."

Toby smiled "I'd love some more of what I just had"

"Later lover, I make us some breakfast, what you wanting Bacon? Eggs?" Peter replied.

Toby looked at Peter and said "Did you just say what I thought you said, did you call me lover"

Peter just nodded an affirmative. Toby blushed and pulled Peter to him again kissing his softly. "Lets get breakfast, surprise me Peter." Then added "But first I think I need a shower. I stink."

Peter smiled again and said "I just love the way you smell." Then he got up opened his closet and pulled out bathrobes and some towels. "You go shower I'll start breakfast, you'll find a new razor in the cabinet and the green toothbrush is brand new. I'll shower once your done". He then got up put on the robe and headed through to the kitchen.

Toby followed and as he reached the bathroom he patted Peter's arse and said "See you soon".

He entered the bathroom stripped of the robe and turned on the shower letting it warm up. He then got in and started to wash himself.

Peter was in the kitchen pulling out sausages , eggs, bacon, potato scones, black pudding and a few other items. He was planning a veritable feast for breakfast. He listened to Toby, who was by this point humming as he showered, and thought how much he loved this man with green eyes. He turned and headed to the bathroom. On looking through the door he could see the outline of Toby behind the glass shower panel, he looked hot. Peter dropped his robe on the floor and climbed in to the shower behind Toby.

"Want your back scrubbed" he said with a laugh.

Toby who at this point was rinsing shampoo from his hair gave a little start, then turned, eyes still closed and said "Please"

Peter started to clean Toby. Gently washing him in turn Toby started to wash Peter. They were gentle but thorough cleaning each other. Peter was starting to get hard again but wanted to wait till later so he got out the shower wrapped a towel round his waist and put on the robe again. He moved to the sink to brush his teeth.

Toby was at a loss at first he had loved the feel of Peter. Both touching and being touched. He looked at the man who had brought so much pleasure to him in the last 24 hrs.

Peter looked at Toby and smiled. He finished brushing his teeth and said "Now for breakfast". He left Toby to finish showering and headed to the kitchen.

Firing up the grill and a couple of pans he started to cook. The sausage, black pudding and bacon all went under the grill. The potato scones, pancakes and tomatoes went in to the first frying pan. He was about to ask Toby how he liked his eggs when Toby entered the kitchen.

"Something smell great". Toby said as he came up behind Peter grabbing him from behind and planting kisses along his neck and shoulder.

Peter told him what was cooking and then asked how Toby liked his eggs.

Toby said "Scrambled if it not too much trouble"

Peter just smile reach into a cupboard and pulled out a glass jug.

"Your wish is my command my green eyed prince.".

He proceed to add eggs milk some butter and pepper into the jug giving it all a whisk then putting it in the microwave. He then checked on all the items that were cooking and said with a cheeky smile and a bow towards Toby.

"Breakfast will be ready in two minutes, my lord"

He started to gather plates and cutlery together then opened the fridge taking out some cartons of fruit juice.

"What would you prefer. Fruit juice, Tea or Coffee"

"Fruit juice, Apple if you have it" Toby replied.

Peter just smile poured out a glass a handed it to Toby. He then started to plate the now ready items for breakfast. "Sauce, I have ketchup or brown"

Toby responded "Brown please, but I can get it."

Peter passed over the now laden plate and then handed Toby the sauce.

"We can eat in front room if you want or we can sit at the table behind you." Peter said

Toby opted for the table, they sat and ate, their feet dancing under the table smiling at each other. They talked a little about what they could do once breakfast was over. Both wanted to just go back to bed and learn more about each other, but they also knew it would be good to get out for a little while. In the end it was decided they would dress and head to town for a wander.

They finished off breakfast and after clearing up and putting on the dishwasher headed to the bedroom to get dressed. Both men smiled and watched each other as they dressed.

They decided as it was bright and dry, unusual for the West Coast of Scotland, to walk into town then on the way back pick up lunch and check in on Toby's flat. They set off, it would take about 30 minutes to walk into town, plenty of time to talk.

Peter took a detour and headed to the beach road. He was only 5 minutes from the coast and there was a path that led all the way into town. As they walked they kept looking and smiling at each other thoughts of what had happened that morning and the night before foremost in their minds.

Toby spoke "Peter, I have never felt the way I do with you with anyone, do you believe in love at first sight? I feel I want to be with you forever. If this scares you I understand."

Peter stopped in his tracks looked around to see who was about then kissed Toby on the mouth, two men kissing could still cause problems in this town. He then spoke "Toby I said it this morning and I'll gladly say it again and again. I love you. Yes I do believe in love at first sight, I knew if I was with you I'd be happy for the rest of my life. We just need to take our time it will all work and we will be together for a long time. I'm a patient man, well most of the time." This with a slight smile.

Toby had stopped and turned to face Peter as he spoke. His eyes were watering, he wiped at first then the other, he was crying this was emotional overload. He was happy and he wanted the world to know.

"I love you Peter Franklin" he shouted to the sky then like a kid skipped of ahead.

Peter couldn't help but smile and think how Toby made him feel he shouted as Toby had "I love you to Toby Konovenko". He felt liberated, he ran after Toby, who by now was a little ahead. He caught Toby's hand and held it.

"Let's get to town and get something to eat for later. Then we can head back". He then smiled.

Toby knew exactly what Peter had in mind when he saw the smile. He started to laugh

"I've fallen in love with a sex demon, please don't ravishing me Mr Monster". On saying this he broke into a run.

Peter taken by surprise tried to growl like a monster but it came out more giggle, then he was off after Toby. Anyone watching the two would have thought they were two teens roughhousing not two men in their thirties, love can do strange things.

They eventually reached town and quickly bought some bits and pieces for lunch later and then dinner. They started to head back this time heading to Toby's flat first. As they were walking, and generally talking rubbish, Toby's phone rang.

"Hello, hi Tina you felling better, yeh I'm in town at the moment what's wrong, ok I'll be there in 5 minutes. Tina I have someone with me is that ok. Ok see you soon"

Peter wondered what was wrong.

When Toby hung up and pocketed his phone he turned to face Peter and said "As you know doubt guessed that was Tina, she fell earlier and needs some help. She has had the doc out and has been told she has had a relapse of sorts. Do you mind?"

Peter just looked at Toby "Tina is special to you so no, and anyway I would like to meet this woman that holds a place in your heart."

With this Toby turned and headed off in the direction of Tina's flat, Peter in tow.

They arrived quickly and Toby pulled out a set of keys looking through them till he found one. He opened the door and

"It's only me Tina you in your room".

"Yes I'm in bed" was the reply.

Toby headed off toward the voice Peter closed the door and stood. He felt like he was invading.

Within seconds Toby called him.

Peter head to the room he had seen Toby disappear into just before.

"Tina, this is Peter Franklin, the guy I've told you about. Peter this is Tina Jones

Peter looked at the woman sitting in the bed, she was of ages with Toby and himself, she was roan haired and quite striking he thought.

"Hi Tina nice to meet you"

Tina had looked at Toby then Peter and saw how they reacted to each other. She knew Toby better than he knew himself sometime?s, she immediately knew these two men were smitten. All she could do was smile, she loved Toby as a brother and had always wanted to best for him. She hoped Peter was going to be that man, finally.

"Peter I'm glad to meet you, Toby has talked about nothing but you for the last two weeks. I'm glad you two seem to be getting along, maybe more than along judging by Toby's now red face"

Peter looked at Toby, saw his blush and smiled. He moved a little closer to Toby and responded.

"We both have strong feelings for each other Tina, that's all I can say. You and Toby are obviously close if you can read him so easily. Anything you can tell me about him, I'm all ears." He then grinned at Toby.

Toby looked at Tina, a look that she knew well. It said say one word and you are for it. Tina looked from Toby to Peter and said "I will tell you that Toby is a fantastic friend caring and loving. I only wish he was straight."

This was enough to make Toby to go from a light shade of pink to scarlet. Both Tina and Peter started to laugh at Toby's expense. This went on till Toby thumped Peter on his arm and told them both to stop.

Peter looked at Toby with a sad face, then, said sorry. Toby on seeing Peter's face started to worry he had hit him to hard or upset him, but he had deserved it for laughing. Peter then smiled and said he was sorry for laughing and sorry for winding Peter up with his look.

Tina looked at the men and said "It?s obvious that you two really care for one another and that only after one date and a few meetings." She then carried on to explain why she had called. She had taken a turn and fell, she had called the doctor who had come to check her over. He had given her a prescription line that she needed. She also admitted she wanted to see how the first date had gone. It was obvious to her it went well.

Toby said they would go and get the prescription. It takes maybe 20 minutes he then asked "Do you need anything else while we're out".

Tina said "No I'm fine I just need the prescription but I would like Peter to stay so we can talk."

Toby looked a little worried "What about, I know you to well Tina Black, I don't trust you to tell Peter all my secrets".

Tina feign shock "Moi, I'd never do such a thing. I just want to get the measure of your new Beau."

At this statement Toby laughed saying that Peter measured up great in many ways. Peter's face went instantly red. It was Toby's turn to laugh at his lover?s embarrassment. His lover he thought. It had only been two weeks since the first meeting. Was he being foolish.

Peter took the prescription said "I'll be back" and headed out the door.

Tina said "Peter relax I don't bite well, not much anyway. Come here a sit down" patting the bed next to her. "Toby will be gone for about half an hour and I want to talk. I've known Toby for over twenty years and I've never seen him so happy and I've you to thank. You have done something to him and he glows."

At this comment Peter's thought flashed to what they had done that morning.

Blushing again, which did not go unnoticed by Tina, he said. "I like Toby very much, I would even say I love him more than life. It seems weird to say that after less than two weeks of talking and one date. But I know it in my heart to be true. I would do everything I can to keep Toby from harm, although I think he is more than capable of protecting himself."

Tina agreed with the last comment then said "Toby has been hurt so many times over the years. As have I we have always been there for each other. But I feel that you will and have made him happy beyond anything. Please don't hurt him"

Peter looked at Tina and said "I plan not to."

Tina and Peter then started to talk about what they both worked at and how Tina knew Toby as well as how her health was. All to soon they heard the door signalling Toby's return.

Just as Toby entered the room he heard Peter exclaim "He did what. Never". Then " oh hi Lover". He didn't know it was a wind up. He entered the room looking a little worried. He looked first at Peter, who was smiling at Tina, who was struggling to keep a straight face.

"So spill, what sordid secrets did you tell him while I was away."

"Nothing" was all Tina said.

Peter watched Toby seeing that he was not pleased, he started to worry if their little joke may have been wrongly timed.

Toby handed the bag of medication to Tina and turned to leave.

Tina realising, from long acquaintance, Toby was hurt spoke to him.

"Hey T where you going, don't get all huffy on me I know you to well, and if you can't take a little ribbing you shouldn't dish it out. Remember how you treated me and my last boyfriend."

Toby stopped looking over his shoulder at Tina the Peter. Hurt showing in his eyes.

Peter's heart broke on seeing Toby's face.

Tina continue "do you think I would say anything about you the was bad, all I have done is tell Peter how happy you have been since you two met, happier than I have ever seen you. I talked Peter into saying what he said when you came in as a little joke. I'm so sorry I hurt you. Know look at Peter even I can see he is worried he hurt you. It was all my idea Mr Konovenko"

The use of his last name made Toby realise she meant business he looked at Peter seeing his concern then he smiled and said

"You are an evil woman TJ, you know me to well." Then to Peter he said "you got me but I'll make you pay, mister" he then stepped over to Peter and kissed him.

They stayed with Tina for an hour or so then shortly after Tina had taken some meds, which made her sleepy they said their goodbyes. They knew Tina had people coming over to help her with dinner and that given her illness was not life threatening they could leave her to sleep soundly. They kissed Tina and said their goodbye.

Peter told Tina he hoped to see her again soon. Tina responded, with a smile, so do I and I hope to dance at your Civil Ceremony.

They left Tina's flat and started to walk heading in the direction of Peter's house. They talked about what they wanted to do next. A decision was made that Toby would stay the night again and it was decided they would pop by Toby's house and collect a few things.

As Peter knew, Toby's house was literally a ten minute walk away from his house although this walk took you through some pretty rough areas, that were not to safe at night. Toby opened the door and headed in gesturing for Peter to follow.

The house was slightly smaller than Peter's it was very masculine in shades of blue and green, black leather seats. Peter felt quite at home. They stopped at the door of Toby's bedroom. Toby headed in and Peter followed. He smiled as he entered the first thing he saw was a low king sized bed with blue and grey bedding the duvet turned down on the side nearest. On the bed were two teddy bears embracing.

Toby notice Peter looking at the bears, smiling, he blushed and said "That's Leo and Barney. My love bears. They have kept me safe and warm on many a lonely night."

Peter was grinning from ear to ear. His thought was, "The man I have fallen head over heels in love with is tender and caring." Toby opened a cupboard, taking out a small hold-all he quickly stuffed it with various items of clothing, including a suit which Peter thought odd. While he was doing this, Peter was roaming the room looking at pictures and then a large unit on the wall filled with DVD's. Toby's room was a fantastic place. He sat on the end of the bed and as Toby passed him he captured his hand and pulled him into en embrace. Peters face was level with Toby's stomach. He kissed Toby through his jacket the said

"Toby I love you, I have done since the first time we talked. You are a great guy and all I want to do is spend time with you."

Toby leaned forward and kissed Peter's upturned face, replying "I love you to Peter. Tina told you what I said about how you made me feel, it was all true. She also said about me never being happier. Again true. I have never felt like this before. I thought I knew what love is but until now I was kidding myself"

With this said Peter noticed Toby had starting to cry. He stood and embraced the man who had captured his heart, the man with the green eyes.

"This will be a long journey Toby one of many discoveries, we will no doubt have good and bad times, but know this no matter what I love you."

Toby just held onto Peter, he was crying through sheer joy.

"Can we get something to eat, I'm starved." Toby asked calming a little.

Peter said "Your place or mine".

Toby stood and thought about it. "Yours, I think I'm packed for a short stay"

With this he picked up the bag, grabbed Peter's hand and headed to the door. Within a short time they had reach Peter's. On closing the door Toby was soon wrapped around Peter kissing him with wanton abandon

"We have all weekend handsome, you said you were hungry". Peter said in between kisses. "Let?s eat then we can play." Toby stopped broke his hug and headed off to the bedroom with his bag.

Peter took their shopping to the kitchen and quick put it away. He then made some sandwiches and put out a bowl of crisps. He poured out two fruit juices, we can drink later he thought. He took all this through to the living room and sat it on the coffee table. Just as he did this, Toby walked in. Seeing the food he sat on the sofa patting it to indicate where he wanted Peter to sit.

They sat and ate. Then after a quick talk they decided to watch a movie. Peter opened a storage unit to reveal a huge collection of movies, "Another thing we have in common, handsome." The decided to watch Star Wars and both settled on the sofa Toby leaning against Peter.

Peter woke with Toby lying in his lap asleep. The movie was over. He checked his watch it was 6pm. Christ I've slept 5 hours. He started to move as he really needed to piss. This woke Toby who just smiled. On returning to the room after his toilet break he found Toby channel surfing.

"We slept 5 hours, what a waste." was all Toby said.

Peter smiled and said " hey we ain't as young as we once were sex can tire you out. Just think of it as a recharge for the batteries. I'm gonna start getting dinner organised it will take an hour to cook everything."

Toby asked if he needed help but Peter said he'd be fine. He would get stuff started and then come back. He put on the oven, got out a large dish from a cupboard and started to rough chop vegetable and then chicken into it, he then added some seasoning and a large amount of wine to it. Once all was done he placed it in the oven along with some large potatoes. He quickly cleaned up and washed his hand then headed through to Toby.

Toby all this time was channel hoping, finally settling on a documentary about Romans. He had been watching it for about 15 minutes when Peter came back through. Toby had stretch out on the couch. Before he could get up Peter had come over and lay over him. He felt unbelievable, here was a man lying on him trapping him. He leaned up and started to kiss Peter. Who gladly kissed him back. They lay entwined till the cooker alarm went.

Peter, unwillingly, broke their tryst and padded back to check on things. A little longer he though, enough time to sort out one or two thing.

He returned to Toby who was still on the couch. He looked at Toby and said "I need you in the bedroom". Toby was up like a shot grinning from ear to ear. Once there Peter said "I have a surprise for you but you need to stay here till I'm ready." Toby just nodded confused. Peter then added ?I will be quick only a few minutes.? He then left the bedroom and closed the door.

Toby sat on the bed wondering what was going on. He started to look around Peter?s room he had spent the night and morning in it but not taken it in. It was much like his own bedroom. He then noticed in the corner of the room a number of teddy bears all sitting in a stack. He thought of his bears Leo and Barney and laughed, I'm a 35 year old man and I thought I was the only one who had bears.

While Toby was wandering the bedroom Peter was hard at work he pulled out his dining table then set it for two. He place some candles on it then went to the kitchen and brought through the champagne in a bucket of ice and two very beautiful champagne flutes, the glasses had been his parent marriage present from his Great Gran. He had never used them before. But tonight was special. Another two trips to the kitchen and the chicken and potatoes were in covered dishes on the table. Peter had a number of talents he didn't boast about, cooking was one of his best.

He was finally set. He lit the candles set up a CD in the music system and headed to the bedroom. He opened the door to find Toby looking at his bear collection.

Toby turned to see Peter in the doorway he walk round the bed and hugged him.

"You ready for dinner" Peter asked

"Sure am it smells great" was Toby's reply

"Ok take my hand and close your eyes, I about to give you some of your surprise."

Toby smiled a Peter's rhyme but did as he was told.

He made the short journey from bedroom to dining area Peter guiding his every step. Toby felt so safe in Peter's hand.

"Open your eyes now" Peter said as he hit play on the music.

Toby opened his eyes as he heard the haunting noted of Annie Lennox singing Love Song for a Vampire. He saw the table and everything else and smiled.

Peter could see Toby's eyes were glistening with held back tears. He took Toby by the hand and guided him to his seat. He then open the champagne pouring out a glass for first Toby then himself. This done he sat a raise his glass.

"To us may our journey and our love continue". He then tapped his glass off Toby's and took a taste.

Toby replied "To us." This done they served and ate dinner. Smiling at each other over the flickering candles.

The end of part 2, or is this just the beginning.

The journey will continue for Peter and Toby. If you like the tale , or have any comments or suggestions, let me know at Kiltie69@hotmail.com